U.S. Auto Sales Hit New Yearly Peak

From WSJ:

U.S. auto sales surged in October to their fastest pace of [sic] year, defying the sluggish economy, with a revived Chrysler Group LLC leading the way. The Auburn Hills, Mich., auto maker said its sales climbed 27% in October, to 114,512 cars and light trucks, with its Jeep brand having its best month in five years. Ford Motor Co. reported its new-vehicle sales rose 6.2% to 167,502 light vehicles, while General Motors Co. experienced slower growth, with sales rising 1.8% to 186,895 vehicles

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